OET Writing Practice Test- TEST 25
TEST 25 Request Letter (Dementia Home Support)
Scenario:
You are a home nurse. Your patient was recently diagnosed with early-stage dementia and needs extra support.
Case Notes:
Patient: Mr. Anthony Shaw
Age: 79
Diagnosis: Early-stage Alzheimer’s dementia
Medical History:
• Hypertension
• High cholesterol
• No psychiatric history
Living Situation:
• Lives with wife (76), limited mobility
• Daughter lives 3 hours away
• Wife expresses concern about forgetfulness, repeating questions, occasional confusion with tasks (e.g., turning off stove)
Recent Incidents:
• Left front door unlocked at night
• Forgot to take medications twice last week
Current Management:
• Started Donepezil 5mg daily
• Medication box arranged
• Monitoring initiated
Request:
• Day care centre recommendation
• Support for caregiver wife
• Assessment for home safety modifications
Writing Task:
Write a letter to Ms. Jennifer Holt, the social worker at Sunrise Support Centre, requesting help with arranging day-care support and community resources.